This week we welcome Ingrid DeJong, a friend and mentor! I met Ingrid in the midst of a crazy time in 2020, and she quickly became like family.

Watching her struggle with her health over the last couple years was so difficult, and yet so beautiful to see it come full circle in her healing as you'll hear in the episode.

We start with breath, we live in breath, and we end when that breath ends. How beautiful.

Pattie DeBoer is this week's guest! Pattie is a local mom, grandma, and great grandmother who uses painting as her ministry. Patties shares how even in the midst of suffering, she found joy in the Lord - and used that to be her strength.

This week we welcome Elisabeth Garner, a longtime friend of Kristen's. Elisabeth Garner is a master of suspense romance, blending heart-pounding tension with witty banter and powerhouse characters.

As an author, editor, and graphic designer, she crafts stories that linger long after the last page.

As an editor, she helps authors polish their works into something even more magnificent.

As a graphic designer, she transforms the author’s vision into a piece of art.

​When she's not lost in her writing and designing, she's a dedicated wife and mom, fueled by tea and lattes. A D&D enthusiast and DIY aficionado, Elisabeth embraces creativity in every aspect of her life. Unapologetically chaotic, she invites readers into her thrilling world.

You can find Elisabeth on all socials as EMGarner or at https://emgarner.net/.

This week we have a solo episode with Kristen Bruinius! As Christians we often have the misconception that God won't let anything bad happen to us, but in reality God promises suffering.

YET - in that suffering there is hope - through Jesus Christ and eternity in heaven.

This week we welcome Lauren Mink! Lauren is a local mom and financial adviser who tells her story of letting go of control as her world fell apart. In a short time she and her family faced a cancer diagnosis, a failing business, Covid19 and more.

She dusted herself off and came out stronger knowing that there is an art to imperfection, and God is in it all.

To work with Lauren visit: http://Lauren.terrawealth.comhttps://www.terrawealth.com/social-media-disclosures/

This week Katie DeGraff joined the podcast! Katie is a CCM artist who most recently formed The DeGraffs with her husband Curt and daughter Gracyn.

For Katie Music IS Ministry; and her passion bleeds through.

Do yourself a favor and listen to The DeGraffs here: https://youtu.be/s6G7SeivUKc?si=fBuhy3qOKGs6vbHH

This week Giandrea joins us to tell the story of her son Zyair who was born with a heart defect. After a severe infection and long seizure, Zy suffered brain damage.

In the midst of this storm Gia, Zy, and her husband show their faith that God is the Great Physician, and find peace in the face of adversity.

Be sure to follow Gia on TikTok to see all of Zys World here:

https://www.tiktok.com/@zysworld22

This week we welcome Shadae Moore; local Indiana homeschooling mom of 5, married for 10 years. From the outside she looks like she has a "perfect" life, but you will hear it wasn't always that simple. God transformed Shadae, her husband, and her marriage in the way ONLY God can!

Follow Shadea at OneDayMoore on most platforms.

Network Marketing Scam? Wait, but Kristen you're a network marketer? I am. And I also think there's a lot to be said on this topic. Hope you enjoy hearing from the perspective of someone who has been a network marketer for over a decade.

This week we welcome Tyler Charlebois, Anxiety Coach! Tyler specializes in helping those who struggle with fears, phobias, and beyond in an innovative way using humor, science and more.

You can find Tyler on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tyler.charlebois/